Maharashtra to Hire 13,980 Drivers and Mechanics Amid Fraud Concerns

Mumbai, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Maharashtra’s Transport Minister, Pratap Baburao Sarnak, announced plans to recruit approximately 13,980 drivers and mechanics for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on a contract basis. He emphasized that the entire recruitment process must be conducted transparently and in accordance with established regulations.

During a review meeting held at the ministry on Friday, senior officials from the MSRTC were present to discuss various issues related to the corporation. Special attention was directed towards maintaining fairness and transparency in the hiring process.

Sarnak instructed the appointed agency and the MSRTC administration to ensure that candidates selected through external agencies meet the eligibility criteria set by the corporation. He made it clear that any form of fraud against candidates during the recruitment process would be the responsibility of the MSRTC administration.

The meeting also revealed that some private organizations and individuals have been misusing the MSRTC’s name to deceive unemployed youth into paying for job placements. This malpractice has caused financial harm to job seekers and tarnished the MSRTC’s reputation.

In response, the Transport Minister directed the security and vigilance department of the MSRTC to conduct thorough investigations into these cases. He insisted that those involved in fraudulent activities under the guise of recruitment should be identified and face immediate criminal charges.

Sarnak warned that scammers targeting unemployed youth in the name of recruitment would not be spared. He reiterated that ensuring transparency, reliability, and the protection of candidates’ interests is the government’s top priority.